Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Only a small part of the house was left in a furnished state for the use of the overseer, who was a young bachelor, and did not require much space.

any specific behavior

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The time for the departure of the Garies having been fixed, all in the house were soon engaged in the bustle of preparation.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

a man who has never been married

From this reading Only a small part of the house was left in a furnished state for the use of the overseer, who was a young bachelor, and did not require much space.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The time for the departure of the Garies having been fixed, all in the house were soon engaged in the bustle of preparation.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

the quantity broken

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

the act of breaking something

From this reading Breaking up.

plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading The time for the departure of the Garies having been fixed, all in the house were soon engaged in the bustle of preparation.

plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

the act of departing

From this reading The time for the departure of the Garies having been fixed, all in the house were soon engaged in the bustle of preparation.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Only a small part of the house was left in a furnished state for the use of the overseer, who was a young bachelor, and did not require much space.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading The time for the departure of the Garies having been fixed, all in the house were soon engaged in the bustle of preparation.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading The time for the departure of the Garies having been fixed, all in the house were soon engaged in the bustle of preparation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The time for the departure of the Garies having been fixed, all in the house were soon engaged in the bustle of preparation.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Only a small part of the house was left in a furnished state for the use of the overseer, who was a young bachelor, and did not require much space.

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From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The time for the departure of the Garies having been fixed, all in the house were soon engaged in the bustle of preparation.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The time for the departure of the Garies having been fixed, all in the house were soon engaged in the bustle of preparation.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The time for the departure of the Garies having been fixed, all in the house were soon engaged in the bustle of preparation.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The time for the departure of the Garies having been fixed, all in the house were soon engaged in the bustle of preparation.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Only a small part of the house was left in a furnished state for the use of the overseer, who was a young bachelor, and did not require much space.

without good reason

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Only a small part of the house was left in a furnished state for the use of the overseer, who was a young bachelor, and did not require much space.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Only a small part of the house was left in a furnished state for the use of the overseer, who was a young bachelor, and did not require much space.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The time for the departure of the Garies having been fixed, all in the house were soon engaged in the bustle of preparation.

many times at short intervals

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

and nothing more

From this reading Only a small part of the house was left in a furnished state for the use of the overseer, who was a young bachelor, and did not require much space.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading Only a small part of the house was left in a furnished state for the use of the overseer, who was a young bachelor, and did not require much space.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Only a small part of the house was left in a furnished state for the use of the overseer, who was a young bachelor, and did not require much space.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The time for the departure of the Garies having been fixed, all in the house were soon engaged in the bustle of preparation.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Only a small part of the house was left in a furnished state for the use of the overseer, who was a young bachelor, and did not require much space.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Only a small part of the house was left in a furnished state for the use of the overseer, who was a young bachelor, and did not require much space.

in the near future

From this reading The time for the departure of the Garies having been fixed, all in the house were soon engaged in the bustle of preparation.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Only a small part of the house was left in a furnished state for the use of the overseer, who was a young bachelor, and did not require much space.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Only a small part of the house was left in a furnished state for the use of the overseer, who was a young bachelor, and did not require much space.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The time for the departure of the Garies having been fixed, all in the house were soon engaged in the bustle of preparation.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The time for the departure of the Garies having been fixed, all in the house were soon engaged in the bustle of preparation.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall

From this reading In superintending all these arrangements Mrs. Garie displayed great activity; her former cheerfulness of manner had entirely returned, and Mr. Garie often listened with delight to the quick pattering of her feet, as she tripped lightly through the hall, and up and down the long stairs.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Breaking up.

the act of using

From this reading Only a small part of the house was left in a furnished state for the use of the overseer, who was a young bachelor, and did not require much space.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Only a small part of the house was left in a furnished state for the use of the overseer, who was a young bachelor, and did not require much space.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The time for the departure of the Garies having been fixed, all in the house were soon engaged in the bustle of preparation.

which person or people

From this reading Only a small part of the house was left in a furnished state for the use of the overseer, who was a young bachelor, and did not require much space.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Boxes were packed with books, pictures, and linen; plate and china were wrapped and swaddled, to prevent breakage and bruises; carpets were taken up, and packed away; curtains taken down, and looking-glasses covered.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Only a small part of the house was left in a furnished state for the use of the overseer, who was a young bachelor, and did not require much space.